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Mystery writing | The Hero

Use Moral Choices to Deepen Your Story

ByZara Altair October 5, 2020October 26, 2021

How to build tension and heighten reader engagement with moral choices.

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Mystery Genre | Mystery writing

Is Your Mystery a Mystery?

ByZara Altair September 28, 2020October 26, 2021

The genre differences between mystery, suspense, and thriller. Plus ten mystery elements you need to include in your mystery novel.

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Unraveling the Mystery: How to Craft a Killer Ending for Your Murder Mystery Novel

ByZara Altair September 21, 2020February 1, 2023

Why mystery readers don’t want more after the puzzle is solved.

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Scene Dynamics

ByZara Altair September 14, 2020October 26, 2021

The three components of every scene in your story. How to check you scene if it doesn’t feel right.

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How To Make Dialogue Come Alive

ByZara Altair September 7, 2020October 1, 2023

Learn the techniques of character goals and feelings to write dialogue unique to each character that creates tension in your mystery.

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Mystery writing | Plot

After the Midpoint Avoid the Muddle

ByZara Altair August 31, 2020October 26, 2021

Tips to add excitement and mystery after the novel midpoint. How to focus on each section instead of rushing to the end.

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Creating Characters | Dialogue | Mystery writing

Your Mystery’s Supporting Characters

ByZara Altair August 24, 2020October 26, 2021

5 basics to creating supporting characters. How they interact with your sleuth and suspects to move the story forward.

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Creating Characters | Mystery writing

No Suspects, No Mystery

ByZara Altair August 17, 2020

Character development for mystery suspects is key to creating a difficult puzzle for your sleuth, and your reader.

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Your Author Platform – Email Connects with Readers

ByZara Altair August 11, 2020October 26, 2021

Steps to set up your email system to connect with readers.

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Author Platform | Author Website

Your Author Platform – Website

ByZara Altair August 3, 2020October 26, 2021

Your website is the foundation of your author platform. Four must have pages to start your website.

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